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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.09, 754.98 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.09, 754.98 and 298.41 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.09 : 754.98 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.09/754.98 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.09x = 754.98 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.09x = 225,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,293.58/547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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